FeaturedNeuroscience·February 1, 2021·5 min readEducation Inequalities Linked to Increased Cognitive Aging in WomenOlder women tended to have poorer memory fluidity scores than men of the same age group. However, the reverse was true for younger women. Researchers propose the difference could be a result of younger women having more access to higher education than previous generations.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 23, 2021·5 min readUp to a Fifth of Adults Have Mental Health Problems in MidlifePeople born between 1946 and 1970 were up to 20% more likely to report psychological distress, including symptoms of anxiety and depression during their 40s and 50s, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 18, 2021·4 min readBetter Diet and Glucose Uptake in the Brain Lead to Longer LifeBetter glucose uptake compensates for age-related motor deterioration and extends lifespan in fruitflies.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2020·6 min readBetter Heart Health Scores in Midlife Linked to Lower Risk of Late-Life DementiaBetter cardiovascular health in midlife was associated with a decreased risk of developing dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 10, 2020·5 min readSmall Molecule Restores Muscle Strength and Boosts Endurance in Old MiceA single protein called 15-PGDH appears to be a master regulator of muscle function during aging. Blocking the protein in mice increased muscle strength and endurance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 10, 2020·5 min readDiet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive DeclineA new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 9, 2020·4 min readBlood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Predicts Future Cognitive Decline in Healthy PeopleHigher baseline levels of N-terminal fragment of tau in the blood of healthy subjects was associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive deficits and Alzheimer's disease later in life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 8, 2020·5 min readNovel Gene Variants That Modify the Risk of Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease DiscoveredResearchers have identified 216 new gene variants that appear to play a role in the development of late-onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 5, 2020·3 min readDrinking Linked to a Decline in Brain Health From Cradle to GraveStudy pin-points three key stages of life in which alcohol is most detrimental to brain health.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 3, 2020·6 min readMothers’ Stress May Lead to Preterm Births, Faster Aging in ChildrenStress in women either before or during pregnancy can increase the risk of preterm birth and accelerate aging in their offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 2, 2020·5 min readThe Number of Times a Person Gives Birth May Affect How Quickly They AgeThe number of times a woman gives birth has an effect on physical aging. Women who give birth less than, or more than, three or four times age faster after menopause.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2020·8 min readDrug Reverses Age-Related Cognitive Decline Within DaysShort-term exposure to an experimental drug reverses age-related memory decline and cognitive deficits in mice. The drug, ISRIB, has previously shown beneficial effects in treating memory loss associated with TBI and other neurological disorders.Read More
